Iran warns of wider war after US election rout
Iran threatens broader conflict if US escalates post-Trump election loss.
In brief
Iran threatens broader conflict if US escalates post-Trump election loss. Iran's supreme leader warns US military action will widen Middle East war after Trump's poll defeat. Originally reported by ARY News.
Iran's warning
Iran's supreme leader warns Middle East war will widen if US resumes attacks.
“Those who still harbour even the slightest hope that the behaviour of the hegemonic system might change through partisan or factional shifts, or who imagine that making concessions to the United States can dissuade it from hostility towards the Iranian nation, are seriously mistaken”
Trump's election loss
Trump suffered resounding poll defeat stripping Republicans of congressional control.
Iran's election response
Iran's negotiator said Americans voted against war in midterms.
“Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message”
Iran's judiciary chief
Iran's judiciary chief called Trump militarily and politically defeated.
US military action
US launched strikes on Qeshm Island with Iranian state media reporting five explosions.
Trump's stance
Trump called the conflict a minor attack but warned of possible nuclear targets.
Diplomatic efforts
Qatar and China push for dialogue to prevent wider war escalation.
What matters most
Iran's supreme leader warns US military action will widen Middle East war after Trump's poll defeat.
